Nike Art Gallery – Tour To One of The Biggest Art Gallery in Nigeria

The Nike Art Gallery is definitely one of the biggest art
gallery in Africa with over 10,000 art collections in the form of artworks,
sculptures, paintings, indigo dying, wood carvings, jewellery, fashion products etc

The Nike Art centre features artworks from various artist both traditional and contemporary artists. However, it only features artworks from local artists which promotes creativity and the African lifestyle.

Centre for Excellence and Creativity

It sits majestically on a four storey edifice with a radiance of beauty, elegance, excellence and splendour. It radiates beauty and excellence in and out, from its entrance all the way to the inner rooms of its fourth floor.

There is this euphoria of creativity that fills the atmosphere as you walk through some of the best art pieces in Africa. It reignites something in you and the sight will leave you wanting for more. The memories you get here will be a souvenir to take home and to be remembered for the rest of your life.

Massive Collection Of Artworks

Nike art centre has some of the best art masterpieces by
some top artists in Nigeria making it one of the biggest art collections in
Nigeria and Africa.

This art centre is made up of a vast collection of different
artworks which expresses the diversity and rich cultural heritage of Nigeria
and Africa as a whole.

If you are wondering where to go in Lagos or places to visit, Nike art gallery should be top on your priority list.

My experience at the
Nike Art Gallery

On stepping into this facility I felt love, the feeling you
get when the love of your life finally agrees to date you. You are welcomed
into the facility by giant-size sculptures and some metallic artworks made from
scraps. Then the most iconic is the beautiful door that leads into the art
gallery, which looks like those that you see in the palace or a Castle, this is
a display of Royalty. On entering the door, we were welcomed by the one and
only iconic madam Nike herself. I quickly asked for a selfie and she was
helpful in choosing the perfect position for a one in a lifetime selfie.

Unforgettable Experience

From the arts on the wall, the paintings and sculptures,
everything about the Nike Art centre tells a story. Nike art Gallery ensures it
represented the three main tribes in Nigeria which are the Igbo, Hausa and
Yoruba which expresses and displays our diverse cultural differences.

What is the Gate Fee
to the Nike Art Gallery

Luckily there is no gate fee to the Nike Art gallery. Entry
to this art gallery is free for all,

Cost of Artwork at the Nike Art Gallery

The cost varies from as low as 50,000 ($140) to arts as high
as ten million Naira ($29,000) while some might are so expensive their prices
are not displayed.

Nike Art Centre Opening Time

Nike Art Gallery opens from 10 am till around 6 pm Mondays
to Sundays and on Public Holidays.

Who Owns The Nike Art
gallery

Nike Art gallery is owned and run by the famous Nike Davies Okundayo who is a renowned and established international artist with exhibitions and recognition in Africa, the United States, Britain and other international art exhibitions across the world. The 68-year-old is known for her famous Gele (headgear). She has dedicated her life to telling the African story through her beautiful artworks and also helping thousands of people become self-sufficient through her foundation. ,

How It All Started

Mrs Nike who didn’t get much formal education due to lack of
funds has been able to create a niche for herself through her paintings and she
is known to lecture at the prestigious Harvard University.

The art gallery is filled with breathtaking paintings,
sculptures that will take your breath away.
It doesn’t matter whether you are a lover of the arts or not. The Nike
Art gallery will blow your mind.

History of the Nike
Art Gallery

The Nike Art gallery was established in 2009 by Mrs Oyenike
Monica Okundaye popularly known as Mrs Nike from her personal earnings from her
artworks and exhibitions.

When to Visit the
Nike Art Gallery

The best time to visit the Nike Art Gallery is between 11 am
and 3 pm, It is opened Mondays to Sundays. Weekends might be a little crowded
but you have nothing to worry about the magnificent four-story building can
accommodate everyone that comes into the facility.

How to get to The
Nike Art Gallery

If you are coming from Outside Lagos, You may either take a flight to Murtala Mohammed International Airport from the Airport you can take a cab, Bolt (Taxify) or Uber to the Nike Art Gallery located at 3rd Roundabout Lekki Epe off the Express.

Use this code to get free rides or discounts on your first
trip

Uber brandlers1ui

Taxify/ Bolt – SS2U9

Activities To Do at
Nike Art Gallery

Explore the artworks, paintings and sculptures from the four-storey gallery

You can learn more about the different type of arts and cultural heritage

You can also organize excursions and family trips

Lots of photoshoots

Enjoy the local delicacy from African restaurant

Visiting the Nike Art Center

If you are coming from outside Nigeria, you may want to
visit during the dry season which starts September to march. However, that does
not mean you cannot visit this facility during the rainy season but to maximize
your experience with other Fun things to do in Lagos, It will be advisable to
visit during the dry season if you are coming from outside Lagos or Nigeria

Location of the Nike Art Gallery Lagos

The Nike Art gallery is located just off the Third roundabout of the Lekki Epe expressway. The Address is: